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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 24

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 24

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a video or two to brighten your morning. The Hopkinton Public Schools Transportation Department announced Monday that bus...

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William McGrath, 71

William McGrath, 71

William Merrigan McGrath of Natick passed away on Aug. 9 at age 71. He was the son of the late William Merrigan McGrath and Margaret (Keith), beloved husband of 44 years of Barbara Barbieri McGrath, devoted father of Emily Raffile and husband Jason of Framingham, and...

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Albert Choquette, 89

Albert Choquette, 89

Albert H. Choquette Jr., 89, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, and formerly of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, died Aug. 17, in the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Suzanne (Roberge) Choquette, to whom he was married for over...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 23

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 23

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a video or two to brighten your morning. Hurricane Henri weakened and shifted away from Central Massachusetts after...

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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Aug. 20

Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Aug. 20

Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Aug. 20. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Aug. 20 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Aug. 17, Hopkinton’s...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 20

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 20

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a video or two to brighten your morning. The School Committee voted 5-0 at its meeting Thursday night to open the school...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 19

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 19

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a video or two to brighten your morning. Masks should be worn in the Hopkinton Public Schools when students return to...

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Nasrullah’s ascension sign of town’s diversity

Nasrullah’s ascension sign of town’s diversity

When Irfan Nasrullah was elected chair of the Select Board on June 1 — believed to be the first non-white resident to hold the top governmental volunteer position in town — it was not only a statement by Hopkinton but, in a way, a message to the nation. The...

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HHS senior runs so others can have water

HHS senior runs so others can have water

Growing up in Hopkinton, Aryan Shah has enjoyed many privileges that most people of the world are unable to experience. Following a conversation last year with his father, Jinal, the rising senior at Hopkinton High School began to take stock of the many blessings in...

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